Search Results: 'Snows Timber'

From uncertainty to a firmer future
19 August, 2016
Mark Bowers, product director at Snows Timber, says the trade’s future prospects are good if belief remains high in timber’s credentials and products

On tour in Ireland
21 June, 2016
Glennon Brothers recently hosted a tour of Irish forest product operations for the six finalists of the 2015 TTJ Career Development Award, which the company sponsored last year. Sally Spencer reports

Designs on garden growth
21 March, 2016
The timber garden products sector is in upbeat mood, with the market moving to more designed products and greater choice

Wood Inspirations
24 February, 2016
The range of projects specifying timber cladding appears to be growing. Stephen Powney reports

Finishing touches
21 December, 2015
Sales of mouldings have grown in line with the improving house building and RMI markets. Sally Spencer reports

TTJ Awards see James Latham win top trophy
25 September, 2015
James Latham won the coveted Timber Trader of the Year award at the 19th TTJ Awards on September 24.

Integration breeds content?
20 July, 2015
To achieve the integration needed to drive construction and associated supply chains forward demands a significant uplift in recruitment, and, says Snows Timber managing director Jim Peryer, that demands greater sharing of knowledge.

Integration breeds content?
20 July, 2015
To achieve the integration needed to drive construction and associated supply chains forward demands a significant uplift in recruitment, and, says Snows Timber managing director Jim Peryer, that demands greater sharing of knowledge.

Decking Innovation
20 March, 2015
There is a huge variety of different decking products these days, be it pressure-treated softwood, hardwood, anti-slip, modified or wood-plastic composite. Robin Meade reports.

On Deck
20 March, 2015
Decking sales in merchant branches are kicking off with the advent of spring. Robin Meade takes a look at the market.

Cladding for all Seasons
20 February, 2015
Merchants and distributors now have a wealth of wood cladding sales options at their disposal. Keren Fallwell reports

Snows Timber celebrates 10 years of certification
05 December, 2014
Snows Timber is marking 10 years of dual FSC and PEFC chain of custody certification by presenting a Scots pine sapling to its top 100 customers.

Mixing the old and the new
19 November, 2014
Does the apparent rush for standardisation in mouldings mean the end of bespoke production? Camilla Hair of Snows Timber investigates.

BMF launches Timber Forum
17 November, 2014
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) held its first dedicated Timber Forum last week.

Obituary – Mike Cox
30 October, 2014
Mike Cox, a former director of Snows Timber, has died.

TTJ Awards 2014 – the winners
14 October, 2014
James Latham plc is the 2014 TTJ Timber Trader of the Year. The announcement was made by guest speaker George Clarke at this year’s Awards, held at The Landmark in London. The ceremony was enjoyed by more than 370 guests from across the timber and related industries both in the UK and internationally. The day was rounded off with post-Awards drinks at The Larrik pub, sponsored by Snows Timber. The trophies were made by Handrail Creations and Koppers supplied the table centres.

Going for growth
14 October, 2014
The Builders Merchants Federation used its Members’ Day to outline its vision to expand, and strengthen, its reach. Keren Fallwell reports.

Timber buying group adds first members
09 October, 2014
The Timber Buying Group (TBG) has signed up its first members and two more suppliers after what it described as a “very positive” launch to the trade.

Snows staff on fact-finding trip
29 September, 2014
Four Snows Timber sales staff have learned more about large-scale timber production during a trip to Swedish wood producer Setra.

Fencing Market Calmer
25 September, 2014
Frantic spring demand followed the winter storms, but now the fencing market is returning to something nearer to normal. Robin Meade reports.